Human Enhancement
Bioethics at the Box Office: Human Enhancement Edition
CBHD often receives requests from educators and other individuals for popular resources that engage bioethics through various media (fiction, film, and television). In this resource, we offer a recap of relevant materials that have premiered on the silver screen or television. Readers are cautioned that the films represent a wide variety of genres and may not be appropriate for all audiences. The reason for the rating classification is provided where available.
Human Enhancement Bibliography
The following sources do not necessarily reflect the Center's positions or values. These sources, however, are excellent resources for familiarizing oneself with the all sides of the issue.
The Ethics of a Brave New World: A Response to ‘Baby-Making'
Baby-Making Pt. 2:The Fractured Fulfillment of Huxley's Brave New World
The following is an essay adapted from a lecture delivered in March on Trinity International University’s Deerfield campus in conjunction with the Drama Department’s spring performance of Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World, a play by David Rogers. The essay has been divided into two parts spanning the Spring and Summer 2011 issues of Dignitas. This is the second and final installment of the essay.
Length: 48:52
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Baby-Making Pt. 1:The Fractured Fulfillment of Huxley's Brave New World
The following is an essay adapted from a lecture delivered in March on Trinity International University’s Deerfield campus in conjunction with the Drama Department’s spring performance of Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World, a play by David Rogers. The essay has been divided into two parts spanning the Spring and Summer 2011 issues of Dignitas.
Part I
I. Setting the Stage
Length: 34:30
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From iPods to iHumans: What Will Nanotechnology Do to Us?
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The Slippery Slope of Normality: Lessons from Neuroethics (Part 2)
This lecture was originally delivered as a combined institute session during our 2009 preconference institutes. In this part of the lecture Dr. Cheshire explores the nature of slippery slope arguments, the meaning of normality, developments in cognitive enhancement, and arguments in favor of neuroenhancement.
Length: 31:40
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